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SOUTHERN
CAPE
HERMANUS
Dive
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| PREEKSTOEL |
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Average Depth : 10
metres
Max. Depth : 15 metres
Features : An
interesting dive spots consisting of a ledge leading to a wall dropping off to
about 15 metres. A bright and colourful array of inverterbrates, sea fans
and sponges all contribute to a most enjoyable dive.
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| OLD
HARBOUR |
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Average Depth : 10 metres
Max. Depth : 17 metres
Features : Plenty of
corals, sea fans and interesting drop offs.
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| OLD
HARBOUR WALL |
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Average Depth : 6
metres
Max. Depth : 10 metres
Features : The
main features to be seen are the attractive soft and hard corals inhabiting the
area.
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| BLOWHOLE |
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Average Depth : 3
metres
Max. Depth : 9 metres
Features : The
remains of the wreck South West Pelican(1993) are strewn here and are
home to much kelp and redbait.
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| BOILING
POT |
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Average Depth : 10
metres
Max. Depth : 23
metres
Features : Two
pinnacles which are both very different with regards marine life. Redbait
is prominent on one whilst the other boasts more sponges and corals.
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| TOMATIE
BAY |
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Average Depth : 10
metres
Max. Depth : 17 metres
Features : Mainly
gulleys,
corals and redbait.
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| GEARING'S
POINT |
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Average Depth : 10 metres
Max. Depth : 18
metres
Features : This
dive spot can appear a bit spoilt by pollution and litter which seems to gather
in this particular spot. Inverterbrate are present but definitely not a 5
star dive site.
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| RUNWAY |
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Average Depth : 15
metres
Max. Depth : 26
metres
Features : Reef made up of
'blocks' that appear as it is aptly named a 'runway'. A lot of large
fish such as steenbras, Romans etc live here and the sponges splash bright
colours across this site.
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| WHALE
ROCK |
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Average Depth : 12
metres
Max. Depth : 40 metres
Features : A
flat rock lies about 12 metres under water which slides into a 40 metre
drop. Crayfish, pink coral and redbait are common.
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| HAKSTEEN |
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Average Depth : 18
metres
Max. Depth : 26
metres
Features : A
pinnacle lying approx. 4m below the surface. Attractions are the beautiful
cold water corals and sea fans, along with the contrast of the kelp and redbait.
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| SKULPHOEK |
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Average Depth : 20
metres
Max. Depth : 36
metres
Features : An
approximately 2 kilometre stretch of reef displaying stunning soft colourful
corals and open flats.
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